Accepted an invitation to rejoin the board of directors and to act as chairman in October 2011 following the resignation of Richard King.

A long-time Chelsea supporter, who was an original director when CPO was founded in 1993, Steve became its chairman in 1997 - when the late Tony Banks resigned as chairman upon entering government - and led CPO during its most successful period of fundraising.

Rick Glanvill

A contributor to the Chelsea programme since 1993, Rick wrote the official CFC centenary books and was appointed official club historian in 2005. He was invited to become a CPO director in 2011.

Sean Jones

Sean is a barrister and part-time Employment Judge. He is a MHU season ticket holder and has been a supporter for 40 years. He has been a CPO shareholder since January 1995.

Charles Rose

A supporter since 1968 and former director of the British Chambers of Commerce and British Printing Industries Federation, Charles has worked in the printing, construction and retail sectors.

Gray Smith

Gray Smith is a partner in London law firm Mishcon de Reya, and has been a Chelsea supporter since the 1970s. Gray lives in Hammersmith with his wife, Andrea Catherwood, and three young sons, all of whom are Chelsea members.